Published: September 25, 2008 06:06 pm            

ERHS loses to Victory Christian

RAMSEUR — Powerful Victory Christian of Charlotte invaded Eastern Randolph High School last Friday night and handed the Wildcats their fifth straight defeat.

Cashing in on its opportunities, the Kings broke open the contest with a three-touchdown second period and went on to post a 42-7 victory. The loss left the hapless Wildcats at 0-5 as they closed out the nonconference portion of their schedule. VC improved to 3-1.

ERHS was leading 7-6 at the end of the first eight minutes but couldn’t cash in on a scoring opportunity as the final seconds of the first half ticked off.

A pass interception by Bradley Heath at the ER 5 and return to the 44 set up the lone ER score midway of the opening quarter. Three plays later QB Tucker Coward clicked with Khyri Crawford on a 18-yard gain and a first down at the Kings’ 38 yard line. Three plays later the duo teamed up again for 37 yards and a touchdown. The PAT kick gave the Wildcats a 7-0 lead with 4:09 remaining in the opening period.

Later in the quarter, VC took advantage of a big play. Quarterback James Harvin was nearly picked off but completed a pass to Nigel Johnson near midfield. Johnson raced down the sidelines for 71 yards to the endzone. The PAT attempt failed.

The second period presented big problems for ER as the Kings racked up three TDs and the Wildcats failed on a first-and-goal at the VC 4 in the final minute of the half. Following a punt, Victory Christian scored on the first play of the second stanza when Michael Stanton raced 32 yards for a TD. VC had taken a 12-7 lead at 11:43.

Eastern Randolph begins Mid-Piedmont 3A Conference play this week by hosting Southwestern Randolph. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.



Wildcats take volleyball wins

RAMSEUR – Eastern Randolph High School captured a pair of victories last week in volleyball action.

The Wildcats took a Mid-Piedmont 3A Conference win, defeating visiting Ragsdale 14-25, 25-12, 25-22, 25-19. ERHS improved to 3-3 in the MPC and 8-4 overall.

Courtney Kivett led the way with 13 kills and 18 digs while Kaitlin Poe had six kills and seven aces. Anna Karan posted 11 digs and Kayla Saliga had 15 kills.

E. Randolph jayvees took a 29-27, 30-28 win to improve to 2-2, 5-4. Regina Ritter had eight kills while Nicole Davis and Brittany Haggett posted four points apiece.

In nonconference results, Eastern Randolph defeated hosting Chatham Central 25-14, 25-16, 25-14. Kivett led the way with 10 kills, five aces and seven digs. Saliga contributed 13 kills, eight digs and a block, Poe had five kills, three aces and five digs, and Whitney Routh posted 12 digs and five aces.

The Wildcat jayvees were 25-21, 25-16 winners behind Oliva Milliken’s four kills and three digs.



Gridiron anniversary at ERHS

RAMSEUR – Fortieth anniversary ceremonies are planned this weekend at Eastern Randolph High School during the football game against Southwestern Randolph. Players from the first football team to play at Eastern Randolph will be honored. All players of the 1968 Wildcat team are invited. Activities begin at 7 p.m. with a reception in the gymnasium lobby. Players and coaches from the 1968 team will later be honored at halftime of the game. Former players are asked to contact ERHS Athletic Director Charles Arrington at 824-2351 or Don Herndon at 339-5146.



FCS takes wins

RAMSEUR – Faith Christian School took on Vandalia Christian last weekend in soccer and volleyball, winning three of four matches. The Eagle varsity kickers notched a 1-0 win on a goal by Adam Edmisten, improving to 6-1. Clay Whitley had an assist and Taylor Grubb posted a shutout in goal.

Vandalia won the jayvee matchup, 3-1, as the Eagles slipped to 1-4.

The Eagle varsity volleyball squad captured a 25-14, 25-16, 25-14 win to even their ledger at 4-4. Victoria Boggs had 10 kills and Meredith Davis posted 10 aces.

Faith Christian’s jayvees took a 25-22, 19-25, 25-22 win to improve to 3-2. Abbey Shaun had 10 points and nine aces while Ashton Allred had nine kills.

        

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